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Israel-Hezbollah Swap May Signal Progress

Exchange could foreshadow more controversial deals

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(Newser) – The weekend swap of a Hezbollah spy for the remains of two kidnapped Israeli soldiers has whipped up speculation about the release of more Lebanese prisoners, the Independent reports. Although Israel denied the return of the remains was negotiated, the German foreign minister has been facilitating talks between the parties, which may be addressing the fate of 10 Lebanese operatives and two Israeli soldiers.

An ambulance containing the remains of Israeli soldiers crosses the border from Lebanon after the release of a man convicted of spying for Hezbollah.
An ambulance containing the remains of Israeli soldiers crosses the border from Lebanon after the release of a man convicted of spying for Hezbollah.   (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Nasim Nisr, a Lebanese man convicted in Israel of spying for Hezbollah, as released in an exchange for the remains of Israeli soldiers.
Nasim Nisr, a Lebanese man convicted in Israel of spying for Hezbollah, as released in an exchange for the remains of Israeli soldiers.   (AP Photo)
Nasim Nisr, a Lebanese man convicted in Israel of spying for Hezbollah, with his mother after his release in an exchange for the remains of Israeli soldiers.
Nasim Nisr, a Lebanese man convicted in Israel of spying for Hezbollah, with his mother after his release in an exchange for the remains of Israeli soldiers.   (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
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